Chondrostoma holmwoodii (Boulenger, 1896)
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Chondrostoma holmwoodii
photo by Güçlü, S.S.

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae
Max. size:  28.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Turkey.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in rivers and in water courses on low plains, with little current. Is threatened due to pollution (Ref. 26100).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 05 March 2013 (A2c; B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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